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Conditions at New Pier in February
February: Late-Summer Pulses and Warmer Water
February is a slight step up from January. The average wave period lengthens to 9.4s and the swell direction shifts a touch more east: ESE (24.2%) and E (23.7%) make up nearly half the wave rose, with waves stacking in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) range. This means a punchier, more organized wave at New Pier compared to mid-summer.
The catch remains the wind. NE (19.8%) and ENE (14.8%) are still the dominant flavors, and only 27% of observations come from the offshore SW-W corridor. Early morning before the onshore flow kicks in is the play, especially when a low-pressure system over the interior pulls in west winds.
Air temperature averages 25.1°C, water temperature creeps up to 25.7°C and rainfall is 3.30mm/day. Summer's humidity is still firmly in place.
Average Spot conditions at New Pier in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at New Pier during February. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at New Pier for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at New Pier for February. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at New Pier.